Department of Physics Papers
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of this Version
1-18-2012
Abstract
We implemented a nanoelectronic interface between graphene field effect transistors (FETs) and soluble proteins. This enables production of bioelectronic devices that combine functionalities of the biomolecular and inorganic components. The method serves to link polyhistidine-tagged proteins to graphene FETs using the tag itself. Atomic force microscopy and Raman spectroscopy provide structural understanding of the bio/nano hybrid; current-gate voltage measurements are used to elucidate the electronic properties. As an example application, we functionalize graphene FETs with fluorescent proteins to yield hybrids that respond to light at wavelengths defined by the optical absorption spectrum of the protein.
Keywords
atomic force microscopy, biomolecular electronics, field effect transistors, fluorescence, graphene, molecular biophysics, nanobiotechnology, proteins, Raman spectra, visible spectra
Date Posted: 20 January 2012
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Suggested Citation:
Lu, Y., Lerner, M. B., Qi, Z. J., Mitala, J., Lim, J. H., Discher, B. M., & Johnson, A. T. C. (2012). Graphene-protein bioelectronic devices with wavelength-dependent photoresponse. Applied Physics Letters, 100, 033110.
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